2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2007 Audi A6
To start off, both 2007 Lotus Exige and 2007 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 805 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi A6 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 2007 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2007 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Lotus | Audi |
| Model | Exige | A6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
